Growing fruit in a short season can be a challenge, to say the least. However, certain types of plants are hardy enough for even the coldest weather. Winters are COLD here in northern Alberta. We live in a 2a Zone, and often have difficulty growing perennial fruits. In some locations, where there is enough north …
A very important part of organic gardening is the health of your soil. After all, if the soil isn’t healthy, the plants are not as strong to resist pests and diseases. Also, if your soil is healthy, the plants and produce are so much healthier. There is a reason a home grown tomato tastes so …
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So once more I planted, I weeded, I watered (some), and I harvested. Two bags of onion sets went into the ground. One yellow Spanish, one white onion. And they grew, albeit slowly due to a dry spring. They were smaller than usual by harvest time, but I had planted more than necessary, so I …
Comfrey is also called the knit bone herb, because of its ability to speed up the healing of bones. It is a member of the borage family, and has many touted benefits. It is not native to Canada, but an introduced herb. I first read about comfrey in 2017, and was immediately intrigued. A plant …
Completely new to the world of herbs? Lovage is not a well know herb in my neck of the woods. It’s also not native to Canada, but comes from Europe, where it has long been cultivated as a perennial herb. The roots of lovage are used as a vegetable, the seeds as a spice, and …
Anyone who cares a little about their health knows that organically grown foods are the best. Yet, they can cost a lot more then conventionally grown produce. Growing your own organic fruits and vegetables can save you a LOT of money, and is very beneficial for your health so it’s well worth considering! Even if …
